🌿 New global push for a sustainable bioeconomy: UNCTAD joins the Bioeconomy Challenge at #COP30 In Belém, Brazil & global partners launched the Bioeconomy Challenge – turning the G20 bioeconomy principles into real-world action to scale sustainable investment in nature. More ▶️ ow.ly/iTBq50XpyXx

Trade policy is a strategic driver of climate action Amid #COP30 negotiations, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition & finance climate action. Report ▶️ https://ow.ly/aLX950XppzP

In 2022, least developed countries received just 18% of total climate finance, and small island developing states only 2.8%. Fragmented funding channels and complex rules make access slow, unpredictable and unfair. ▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/HbMO50Xmt9I #COP30 #ClimateFinance

Too many developing countries haven’t benefited from the energy revolution – even those rich in critical minerals. At #UNCTAD16, UN chief António Guterres urged all leaders to ensure local communities share in these vital resources. More ▶️ ow.ly/Fhqc50XoTtV #COP30 ▶️ unctad.org/unctad-at-co...

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) carried out two missions to Zambia, launching a new initiative to identify high-potential sectors for economic diversification within and beyond critical mineral value chains. Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/PS0L50XoOMF

How can Bangladesh make its leather industry both greener and more competitive? 🌍 This week in Dhaka, UNCTAD and the Ministry of Commerce joined forces to scale up efforts for a more sustainable, traceable and globally competitive leather sector. ▶️ ow.ly/3IUZ50XoOHH

Between 2013 and 2022, trade in solar-energy goods rose 56% and wind-related goods 39% — far ahead of the 23% growth in overall industrial goods. But high trade costs and other barriers still hold back momentum. More ▶️ https://ow.ly/x6kQ50XoyGb Join UNCTAD at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/Jfv950XoyGN

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition and finance climate action ahead of #COP30. Here’s our #Insights weekly roundup of the key headlines. ▶️ https://ow.ly/kGpq50XoxxW

At #COP30, Nationally Determined Contributions #NDCs are opportunities for countries to define, on their own terms, their path to a low-carbon world. This is why @unctad.bsky.social is helping countries with guidance to connect climate commitments to trade, finance, investment & sustainable growth.

Better trade policies can help decouple economic prosperity & energy access from CO2 emissions, enabling sustainable growth while cutting emissions. Learn more ▶️ ow.ly/m3nQ50U6f9b Join us at #COP30 ▶️ unctad.org/unctad-at-co...

At #COP30, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief Rebeca Grynspan joins world leaders in Belém, 🇧🇷, to spotlight how trade, investment & finance can power a just, climate-resilient transformation. We’ll call for fair finance & low-carbon growth for developing nations. ▶️ https://ow.ly/f2Jr50XooqN

Trade is a powerful driver of climate action. 🌍 Ahead of #COP30, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s latest Global Trade Update shows how trade can accelerate the low-carbon transition and mobilize investment for the Paris Agreement goals. Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/eU2I50XomUj

Natural hazards cost the Caribbean $12.6B every year – yet these nations emit <1% of global carbon. Ahead of #COP30, @unctad.bsky.social stands with small islands for resilience, debt relief & climate justice. 🌎 Full publication: ▶️ ow.ly/ZbKB50XiWaU Find out more: ▶️ ow.ly/Zz5r50XiWaT

Improving the global financial system isn’t just technical — it’s essential. 🌍 Without a fairer, more stable international financial architecture, we can’t unlock the finance needed for climate-resilient development. ▶️ New UNCTAD report: https://ow.ly/NmJ050XmsWs #COP30 #ClimateFinance

Meeting in the Amazon reminds us that we must act with urgency for decisive climate action with a development perspective.

#COP30 in Belém, Brazil, will be the time for urgent global cooperation – and implementation – to deliver sustainable development for everyone. An honour to be with President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social & leaders, joining forces for multilateral solutions and mobilizing all partners.

Trade policy is a strategic driver of climate action. @unctad.bsky.social’s latest Global Trade Update calls for aligning markets and trade with the Paris Agreement to accelerate the low-carbon transition and finance climate action ahead of #COP30. Full report ▶️ ow.ly/InuR50XnNZR

550K+ entrepreneurs trained. 40+ countries. Empretec 2.0 has one powerful mission: empowering entrepreneurs to drive innovation for sustainable and inclusive growth. Find out more about Empretec's session at #UNCTAD16. ▶️ ow.ly/2zwb50Xna9e

Services are the engine of the global economy: ✅ Two-thirds of global output ✅ Half of foreign direct investment ✅ Half of all jobs Yet many developing countries lack detailed trade data. UNCTAD offers a primer to help close policy gaps. ▶️ https://ow.ly/xYAT50Xn6UV ▶️ https://ow.ly/cbee50Xn6U9

“We need to align trade policies with our climate objectives and ensure that trade supports ambitious climate action and a just transition.” 💬 #UnitedNations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16 Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857 #UNCTAD16 press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ #COP30

Fresh data from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)! UNCTAD’s updated Productive Capacities Index is LIVE — now covering 195 economies through 2024. 📊 Explore 20 years of insights on how nations perform and drive sustainable growth: ▶️ https://ow.ly/6Y3550XmwXA

Improving the global financial system isn’t just technical — it’s essential. 🌍 Without a fairer, more stable international financial architecture, we can’t unlock the finance needed for climate-resilient development. ▶️ New UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: https://ow.ly/UAoy50XmsE0

World services exports grew by 8.9% year on year in the 2nd quarter of 2025, accelerating from the previous quarter. Transport exports rose by 3.6%, while international travel & other services grew by 9.8% and 9.7%, respectively. 📊 Insight https://ow.ly/5uZr50Xmrg2 📈 Data https://ow.ly/kSll50XmrfW

How can countries better measure trade in services? An UNCTAD Statistics system is supporting national authorities to collect and analyse data from enterprises – improving accuracy, reducing costs, and strengthening evidence-based trade policies. Find out more: ▶️ https://ow.ly/mwpI50Xmo2N

Tariffs on exports from least developed countries to the US have surged — up 14 points on food & agriculture and 20 on manufactured goods — threatening jobs, especially for women in textiles. Haiti, Cambodia & Lesotho face the biggest risks as key US preferences end. ▶️ https://ow.ly/jp9L50XlGo7

A pleasure to meet again with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, to discuss the global economy and trade, and explore ways to further strengthen the solid collaboration between UNCTAD and the UAE.

A new step forward to protect people in cybersecurity: UN Convention against #Cybercrime. As economies go digital, so do risks. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)#Cybercrimeworks to curb illicit financial flows together with #UNODC by building statistical frameworks that enhance transparency & inform policy.

A pleasure to meet H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UAE. Bahrain continues to show how agile and forward-looking economies can be, and how they can play a meaningful role in advancing international cooperation and sustainable growth.

Grateful to GZERO Media, Microsoft, G42, Eurasia Group and the Responsible AI Future Foundation for bringing together such a forward-looking dialogue – and recognition to the UAE for its national strategy and global vision in AI.

At the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit, we discussed how to make artificial intelligence a true engine of development and shared prosperity. But for AI to deliver for everyone, everywhere, we need the right foundations: infrastructure, skills, and governance.

Two thirds of developing countries – 95 out of 143 – remained commodity dependent between 2021 and 2023, according to an UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report. Without diversifying & adding value to raw materials, resource wealth may slip away. Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/r4QU50XlYRr

“This is what multilateralism looks like — not perfect, not easy, but possible. Always possible.” 🗨️ @unctad.bsky.social's @rebecagrynspan.bsky.social at #UNCTAD16 The Geneva Consensus sets a new direction for trade, investment, digitalization & debt support – especially for developing countries. 👇

The Global South now produces over 30% of global output — up from 18% in 1995. Yet finance remains concentrated in the North, exposing smaller economies to higher borrowing costs & debt risks. Stronger cooperation is needed to boost regional integration & diversify production. ▶️ ow.ly/6t3h50XfGyv

How can countries turn mineral wealth into lasting prosperity? Governments and experts are meeting this week in Geneva to rethink mining – from extraction to value creation. The forum explores how mineral wealth can fuel more diverse, resilient & sustainable economies. ▶️ ow.ly/OXqT50Xlw2H

Least developed countries face new US tariffs amid global uncertainty. Expanding trade, especially across the Global South, could help mitigate the impact and promote diversification. Learn more: ▶️ ow.ly/OQsW50XkQQw

#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation of 170 countries and an agreed declaration on trade and development. EN ow.ly/jmQX50XltCs ES ow.ly/VmFM50XltCm FR ow.ly/yxYR50XltCo AR ow.ly/SKt950XltCn CH ow.ly/l5Av50XltCj RU ow.ly/1xil50XltCl

Mobilizing private capital is key to reach the $4 trillion needed yearly for the #GlobalGoals. At #UNCTAD16, leaders discussed how digital, transparent investment facilitation can boost sustainable growth – on the road to #WIF2026 in Qatar and #MC14. Outcomes: ▶️ https://ow.ly/Wmlw50XllXo

Ahead of #COP30 in Brazil, #UNCTAD16 brought together policymakers, business leaders & civil society to advance low-carbon, climate-resilient growth. 🌱 Focus: turning Paris pledges into action through finance, transformation & solidarity. Learn more about the outcomes: ▶️ ow.ly/sT1K50XllL7

Small businesses are Africa’s backbone — creating 9 in 10 jobs and driving most production and investment. A new UNCTAD report shows how digital tools and smart finance can help them grow, reach new markets, and benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area. ▶️ https://ow.ly/L58950XlfnT

🎨 Creative services exports hit $1.5 trillion in 2023, but 70% come from just 10 countries. It’s time to change the story. This high-level #UNCTAD16 panel explored how to unlock policies, data, and partnerships to elevate creative industries worldwide. More ▶️ ow.ly/PuhM50XleMz #ShapingTheFuture

At #UNCTAD16, delegates explored how affordable finance can power progress for people and planet. Experiences from Egypt, Brazil, Africa, and Latin America showed diverse paths to fair and sustainable funding. 🌍 Read more: ow.ly/YUrB50Xl3pg

▶️ Global foreign investment falls 3% in first half of 2025 ▶️ Tariff shocks: How can least developed countries build resilience? Here's your Insights weekly roundup of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s main headlines: https://ow.ly/bKIc50Xl2uR

#UNCTAD16 explored how ports can thrive green transition 🌍 As climate goals tighten & digital transformation accelerates, innovative solutions are needed to decarbonize, digitize & future-proof ports for a sustainable & competitive maritime future – especially in the Global South. ow.ly/tv4W50Xl0u9

Global foreign investment falls 3% in first half of 2025, hitting industry & infrastructure. Trade tensions, geopolitical risks, regional conflicts and supply-chain de-risking will continue to weigh on investment flows in 2025. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report: ▶️ https://ow.ly/yFCO50XkWf3

In the face of rising inequality, debt & environmental crises, leaders at record-breaking #UNCTAD16 conference gathered to rethink development progress. GDP alone isn’t enough. Two panels tackled new metrics prioritizing well-being, equality & sustainability, #BeyondGDP. https://ow.ly/RgrI50XkR5v

Exports from the world’s least developed countries to the US face tariffs more than twice those applied to developed economies. Diversifying trade – especially within the Global South – can help mitigate the impact & strengthen resilience. Full story: ▶️ https://ow.ly/XyZ350XkQ0L

🌍 Can trade help lift people out of poverty in developing countries? Yes – but not everywhere, and not on its own. A new UNCTAD study re-examines the trade–poverty relationship using a rigorous new approach that accounts for hidden biases often overlooked in past analyses. ▶️ ow.ly/uXxV50XkPie

I welcome the constructive engagement of U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping on the margins of #APEC2025 in South Korea. A positive U.S.–China relationship is crucial for global trade and for the stability of the world economy, key to developing countries’ development.

“Technology, high-quality data and innovations can drive economies forward. But not every country has the access or technology they require to compete.” 💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16 Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857 Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ